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Dinton 10km Summer Series

Name: Dinton 10km Summer Series
Start: 2026-06-18
End: 2026-06-18
Location: Hurst

Hurst, United Kingdom • 18 Jun 2026

Dinton 5km & 10km Summer Series

Barnes Fitness stages a four event summer series at Dinton Pastures Country Park near Reading. The 2026 dates are Thursday 14 May, Thursday 18 June, Thursday 16 July and Thursday 13 August. The series is in its fifteenth year and runs across four months.

The route is an off road, traffic free loop around the country park and is described as very flat. The 5 km option is one lap of the course and the 10 km option is two laps. The kids 2 km race is an out and back course with marshals positioned so children are always in sight.

Distances

5 km one lap around the course
10 km two laps of the same route
2 km kids run for ages 4 to 14, out and back, marshals nearby

Event features include an inclusive atmosphere, chip timing with instant results, knowledgeable marshals, clear course signage, metal medals, awards for podium and age group winners, on site first aid and safeguarding, free event photos after the race and free fruit at the finish. New for 2026 is a £5 flat rate parking fee that can be pre booked to cover one vehicle. Entrants aged over 16 are offered one free session at Shredquarters Twyford. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Hurst

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

2k Kids Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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